Latest "Forever Chemicals" stories

Marines refuel an MV-22B Osprey at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, after completing an exercise flight, Jan. 28, 2021.

Pentagon to phase out firefighting foam with ‘forever chemicals’

The EPA on March 14 proposed new standards for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water.

By Ashley Murray, Colorado Newsline and Jennifer Shutt, Colorado Newsline

6 days ago

‘It’s scary as hell’ — PFAS exposure a ‘widespread’ problem for troops, families nationwide

Some of the highest concentrations of PFAS chemicals in the country have been found at and around military bases.

By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse

9 months ago

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in groundwater from 13 DoD sites in Gulf of Mexico

Groundwater from 13 Department of Defense sites in the Gulf of Mexico has been confirmed to contain high levels of "forever chemicals."

By Rachel Nostrant

17 months ago

DoD dragged its feet on toxic chemical exposure prevention and clean-up, IG finds

A bureaucratic roadblock prevented the Defense Department from taking action after issuing a "risk alert."

By Meghann Myers

20 months ago

Advocates: Pentagon failing to communicate dangers of firefighting foam chemicals to troops, families

Groups want widespread testing, monitoring and cleanup of PFAS chemicals, which have leached into the ground and drinking water supplies in some communities.

By Patricia Kime

3 years ago

Should the Army charge group nearly $300,000 for records on contaminants at military bases?

The U.S. Army has put a price tag on releasing the results of water tests for a dangerous contaminant at military installations: nearly $300,000.

4 years ago